Vienna, VA, November 7, 2008—The Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) named Anthony (Tony) Jimenez, President and CEO of MicroTech, as the LISTA “Chief Executive Officer of the Year” for 2008.

Each year, LISTA honors top Latino industry executives from across the country at its National Latino Technology Achievers Gala Awards Dinner.  Tony Jimenez received his award along with many other distinguished honorees, October 30, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Miami.

Upon receiving word of the award, Tony Jimenez observed, "It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by LISTA as CEO of the Year. I firmly believe in the mission of LISTA, which seeks to promote and advocate for the advancement of Latinos in the field of technology.  At MicroTech, we seek to bring advanced technology to markets all over country and our success, in many ways, is due to the diverse talented and experienced technical teams we employ."

Since MicroTech’s launch in 2004, the Information Technology and Network Support provider has grown from fewer than 10 employees to now over 300. By selecting Tony Jimenez for its Chief Executive Officer of the Year, LISTA recognizes his contributions to the Hispanic community and business environment at large.  In particular, LISTA noted his support of programs that expand opportunities for youth in the areas of literacy, computer technology, scholarships and internships.  LISTA also noted his long-standing commitment to the advancement of technology, the Latino community, and philanthropic and diversity initiatives.

“Tony’s hard work through the years has opened the doors for many Latino and disabled veteran professionals in the technology industry, and he has been instrumental in strengthening corporate America's involvement in the education of Latino youth in technology," said Jose A. Marquez-Leon, President and Chief Executive Officer, LISTA. “Mr. Jimenez continues to amaze us as his company continues to grow, but it is what he does in his community that really impressed the selection committee.”

 

MicroTechnologies, LLC (D.B.A. MicroTech), is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and 8(a) Small Businesses in the nation, delivering process-driven performance for mission success. MicroTech applies its regimented process, enterprise IT experience, and state-of-the-art engineering solutions to integrate different technologies and create proven results that respond to clients' strategic needs. MicroTech is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, a Tandberg Platinum Partner, and an EMC Velocity Partner. MicroTech has been named to Inc Magazine’s prestigious Inc 500, Washington Business Journal's Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Washington, DC area, Hispanic Business Magazine’s Top 500 Hispanic-Owned Businesses, and Washington Technology's Top 25 8(a) list, recognizing the most successful small businesses in the Federal Government marketplace. MicroTech is headquartered just outside the Nation’s Capital in Vienna, VA, with other key offices in Greensboro, NC, Huntsville, AL, and Colorado Springs, CO.

 

MicroTech’s accomplishments to date are a reflection of its leadership. President and CEO Anthony “Tony” Jimenez is a highly decorated U.S. Army Veteran and seasoned Information Technology executive. He has nearly 30 years experience in IT development and deployment, strategic planning, enterprise transformation, acquisition management, and procurement. Tony is an active member of the Technology industry and an advocate for the Veteran and the Hispanic community. He serves on a number of boards and councils, and attends numerous conferences and technology events serving as an expert on entrepreneurship, government contracting and contract support management. Tony holds MA in Computers and Information Systems, an MS in Acquisition Management and a BS in Business Management.

 

LISTA (www.a-lista.org) promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. LISTA Mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology in the Latino community LISTA is committed to bringing various elements of Technology, Science, and Math under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. Their Mission is to Educate, Motivate and Encourage the use of technology to empower the Latino Community